Walnut Grove Elementary

wges.wcs.edu

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the suburban community of Franklin, Tennessee. Part of the Williamson County Schools district—one of the top-rated school systems in the state—the school serves students in grades K-5. It is known for maintaining a strong academic focus, fostering a supportive community environment, and providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school benefits from its location in a family-oriented area, often drawing high levels of parental involvement and community support. By utilizing the resources of the Williamson County district, Walnut Grove offers modern facilities and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, school calendars, or district policies, the official school website at [wcs.edu](http://www.wcs.edu) serves as the primary resource for navigating the school's administrative and academic offerings.

560

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	25
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
484 (86.4%)
Hispanic
25 (4.5%)
Two or More
24 (4.3%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
Black
11 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Williamson County
Phone:	(615)472-4870
Website:	http://wges.wcs.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 90